Texans for Lawsuit Reform criticized House Speaker Dade Phelan and key Republican lawmakers for failing to pass a major tort reform bill during the 2025 legislative session. The group, led by billionaire donor Dick Weekley, warned that the defeat could increase lawsuit costs and harm Texas businesses.
Image: After coming up empty in the Texas Legislature this year, the state’s biggest political donor, Texans for Lawsuit Reform, put out a blistering statement blaming House members for stifling its agenda. The letter blamed a slew of House members, including House Speaker Dustin Burrows, top, and freshman Rep. Mitch Little. Credit: Susan Barber, Houston Chronicle